Calendar of Events JANUARY ART EXHIBITION January 3 - 31, 2010 Ashley Cooke Photography Opening reception is Sunday, January 10th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. January 2010 For reservations to all shows, please call 410.626.9796. 01.01.2010 - Friday TBA 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM Happy New Year! $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.02.2010 - Saturday Chester River Runoff 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM At present, Chester River Runoff can hang with the best of the bluegrass scene, with big harmonies and tight instrumental work. At the same time, they preserve in their live shows the warm spirit and humor of friends who got together simply to hang out and learn an instrument. They have an impressive repertoire of original songs, which strike audiences with their honesty and their way of tackling subjects not usually attempted by bluegrass songwriters and takes on the classic themes with a fresh perspective and new imagery. $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.03.2010 - Sunday Gary & Leah 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM GARY WRIGHT & LEAH WEISS play roots-Americana music. Drawing from the traditions of Appalachian old-time and country music, their repertoire is a blend of originals, reinvented traditional songs and tunes, and innovative contemporary covers. Driving fiddle lines and tight harmony singing are trademarks of their sound. No Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.03.2010 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Brunch with Jonathan. Brazilian singer and guitarist that brings a piece of Brazil's music to Annapolis! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 01.04.2010 - Monday Ben's Bones 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM Ben's Bones, a northeast regional band from Annapolis Maryland, has been playing their exciting brand of acoustic rock at many of the area's best clubs for over 2 years. They've opened for bands such as the Gin Blossoms, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dick Dale, The Presidents of the United States of America, and The Church. Frontman Dan Haas has recorded with members of the Barenaked Ladies and Guster. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.05.2010 - Tuesday Unified Jazz Ensemble 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM This is acoustic jazz, a classic American art form, done to perfection with audience interaction at its best. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.06.2010 - Wednesday Starrs's Jazz Jam 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Joe Byrd Jam becomes STARR’S JAZZ JAM!! Our popular jam sessions at 49 WEST café continue under the new leadership of JOHN STARR, with the help of Dick Glass, Tom Korth, Jim Lester & Robert Redd on piano! Bill McHenry continues as our house drummer. And how is this going to work? Well, both Dick, Tom and John play bass and piano, so one of them will always be on bass and they will trade off on other instruments. Local musicians and singers will continue to sit in. It’s an ever-changing show!! Note on the calendar below that STARR’S JAZZ JAM will be the first and third Wednesday nights of each month, all year long! $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.07.2010 - Thursday Rob Levit Group 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM Guitarist, composer and educator Rob Levit has been described by the Ottawa International Jazz Festival as "...one of the finest young guitarists on today's jazz scene." $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.08.2010 - Friday Augie Swing 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM 2 SHOWS! 8 & 9:30pm Though newly formed, Augie Swing is comprised of seasoned musicians. In addition to being fulltime musicians based out of the D.C. area, they are featured performers and teachers during Swing Week at the annual Augusta Heritage Music Festival, an incredible gathering of nationally acclaimed musicians, attracting students from around the country. A unique band with a broad repertoire, Augie Swing performs as a duo or up to seven pieces. $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.09.2010 - Saturday Intimate Jazz 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM This year INTIMATE JAZZ will host performances by DICK MORGAN, STEF SCAGGIARI and the REDD BROTHERS (Chuck and Robert, sometimes together, and sometimes one or the other with a guest.) January 9th wil be STEF SCAGGIARI with Mark Russell on bass $20.00 Cover Charge >> Back to Top 01.10.2010 - Sunday Swing Brothers 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Duo with 2 members of the Unified Jazz Ensemble including special guests No Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.10.2010 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Bossa Nova Jazz brunch! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 01.11.2010 - Monday 12 voices @ 49 West 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM KC Clifford’s website: http://www.kcclifford.com/ Special cameo guest TBA. Show starts at 7:30pm, David Glaser opens. Call 410-626-9796 for reservations. $12.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.12.2010 - Tuesday Unified Jazz Ensemble 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM The Unified Jazz Ensemble is a dynamic group of masterful musicians from the USA. This ensemble has years of experience educating and entertaining diverse audiences. This is acoustic jazz, a classic American art form, done to perfection with audience interaction at its best. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.13.2010 - Wednesday Pam & Paula 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Classical duo with flute and violin No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 01.13.2010 - Wednesday Frank & Amy 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Please come join us this Wednesday, January 13, at 49 West Coffeehouse for the Shook Russo Young Quartet's CD release celebration! Show starts at 8:30pm. $15 admission includes cover charge and a copy of our new CD, which features all new compositions by Pat Shook and Amy Shook. Otherwise, $6 cover if you already have one! Trumpet extraordinaire Tim Leahey of the Airmen of Note will also be joining us. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.14.2010 - Thursday Rob Levit Group 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM Guitarist, composer and educator Rob Levit has been described by the Ottawa International Jazz Festival as "...one of the finest young guitarists on today's jazz scene." $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.15.2010 - Friday Dean Rosenthal & Friends-4PIECE RACKET 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM JIMMY ON BABY GRAND,ANDY ON SNARE & BRUSHES, RAY ON UP-RIGHT, ME W/ MY GUITARS ,DOBRO, MANDOLIN, HARMONICIAS.. 2 SETS....START @ 9:OO.. $8.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.17.2010 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Brunch with Jonathan. Brazilian singer and guitarist that brings a piece of Brazil's music to Annapolis! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 01.18.2010 - Monday Dan Haas w/ Bens Bones 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM Ben's Bones, a northeast regional band from Annapolis Maryland, has been playing their exciting brand of acoustic rock at many of the area's best clubs for over 2 years. They've opened for bands such as the Gin Blossoms, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dick Dale, The Presidents of the United States of America, and The Church. Frontman Dan Haas has recorded with members of the Barenaked Ladies and Guster. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.19.2010 - Tuesday UJE-Unified Jazz Ensemble 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM This is acoustic jazz, a classic American art form, done to perfection with audience interaction at its best. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.20.2010 - Wednesday Starrs's Jazz Jam 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Joe Byrd Jam becomes STARR’S JAZZ JAM!! Our popular jam sessions at 49 WEST café continue under the new leadership of JOHN STARR, with the help of Dick Glass, Tom Korth, Jim Lester & Robert Redd on piano! Bill McHenry continues as our house drummer. And how is this going to work? Well, both Dick, Tom and John play bass and piano, so one of them will always be on bass and they will trade off on other instruments. Local musicians and singers will continue to sit in. It’s an ever-changing show!! Note on the calendar below that STARR’S JAZZ JAM will be the first and third Wednesday nights of each month, all year long! $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.21.2010 - Thursday Rob Levit Group 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM Guitarist, composer and educator Rob Levit has been described by the Ottawa International Jazz Festival as "...one of the finest young guitarists on today's jazz scene." $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.22.2010 - Friday Tony Denikos 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM ***Opening act will be Kathy Marr and Vincent Vigliotti.*** Tony's cd " Already Gone" is #2 on the Euro Americana Charts and # 15 on the FAR Charts here in the states! Tony Denikos, (pronounced "Deny-kiss"), writes, records and performs some of the most refreshingly down-home Americana music in the Baltimore/Washington region. A native of Laurel, MD, he has been influenced by artists such as John Fogerty, Lowell George, John Prine, Graham Parker and Richard Thompson. In 2000, Tony released his debut CD Naked and Smiling, a collection of songs written between 1979 and 1996, these tunes established Tony as one of the regions finest songwriters. $8.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.23.2010 - Saturday Rick Hogue & Friends 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM 2 Shows 8 & 10pm $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.24.2010 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Jonathan's guitar playing brings a litle piece of Brazil to Annapolis No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 01.25.2010 - Monday Tom Lagana 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM "Schematic," 2009 The Tom Lagana Group's second release, "Schematic," features seven inspired performances by a remarkable jazz trio destined to capture both critical and commercial acclaim. Joining the guitarist are Tom Baldwin on upright bass and Todd Harrison on drums, each providing noteworthy performances throughout. Dave Ballou also contributes his brilliant trumpet and flugelhorn artistry on three tracks. Lagana graduated from the Berklee College of Music and performs and teaches in the Annapolis, Maryland area. While one hears strong influences of Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, and John Scofield in the guitarist masterful playing, Lagana creatively incorporates their styles into his own unique voice. Throughout "Schematic" the guitarist effortlessly alternates between melodic and chromatic playing. The opening "Rub of the Green," brings to mind the landmark trio interplay of Metheny's "Bright Size Life." Whereas the title track offers some blistering bop infused soloing showcasing Dave Ballou's extraordinary trumpet. Although an accomplished classical guitarist, on this release Lagana concentrates on his electric playing. However, on the dreamy ballad "Lauren's Song," the guitarist displays his delicate, introspective acoustic. Tom Lagana's "Schematic" is highly recommended for listeners wanting to hear a fresh and revitalizing voice in world of contemporary jazz guitar. © James Scott $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.26.2010 - Tuesday UJE-Unified Jazz Ensemble 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM This is acoustic jazz, a classic American art form, done to perfection with audience interaction at its best. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.27.2010 - Wednesday The Jazz Update 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM With a recent CD that rode the international jazz charts for months last year, The Jazz Update is one of the finest and most successful working bands in the mid-Atlantic. Join them for an intimate, energetic and engaging night on the town! Shows at 8 and 10pm, $15 cover. $15.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.28.2010 - Thursday Rob Levit Group 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM Guitarist, composer and educator Rob Levit has been described by the Ottawa International Jazz Festival as "...one of the finest young guitarists on today's jazz scene." $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.29.2010 - Friday Izzi Does It 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM The music of Izzi Does It spans an array of styles including jazz, blues and latin and is reminiscent of the jazz played at New York's Five Spot and Village Vanguard during Cool Jazz Era. When Izzi Does It performs, the music is delivered with soul, conviction and heartfelt emotion. Stimulating rhythms, beautiful melodies and exciting arrangements combine to set this musical group apart from the crowd. $8.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.30.2010 - Saturday Her, Him & I 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Feel good music with this trio that range from folk to other great singer songwriters $8.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.31.2010 - Sunday Adrian Bond w/ special guests 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM An auditory hallucination, sonic chicanery, parlor tricks for your ears, naught but smoke and mirrors. Mr. Bond is a charlatan. -Sonicgarden $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 01.31.2010 - Sunday Jonthan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Bossa Nova Jazz brunch! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top